
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902) -
2016 - CRC - 5/27/15
Service and Maintenance
303
Engine Oil Change
When a
:
% CHANGE message
displays in the DIC, have the engine
oil and filter changed within the next
1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the
best conditions, the engine oil life
system may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life
System
0
228
.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See
Tire
Rotation
0
266
.
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See
Engine
Oil
0
226
and
Engine Oil Life
System
0
228
.
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant
0
233
.
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See
Washer Fluid
0
237
.
.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See
Exterior
Care
0
292
. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0
242
.
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See
Tire Pressure
0
261
.
.
Inspect tire wear. See
Tire
Inspection
0
266
.
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0
230
.
.
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care
0
292
.
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See
Exterior Care
0
292
.
.
Check restraint system
components. See
Safety System
Check
0
55
.
.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care
0
292
.
.
Check starter switch. See
Starter
Switch Check
0
240
.